Supply Chain Managers

Course Advisor

United States

On-site

USD 52,550 - 183,430

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Course Advisor is hiring a Supply Chain Manager to oversee production, purchasing, warehousing, and distribution activities. In this role, you will implement new supply chain processes while coordinating logistics to improve efficiency. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical abilities and experience in supply chain management. The salary for this role ranges from $52,550 to $183,430 annually, depending on experience and location.

Qualifications

Experience in managing supply chain processes.
Ability to implement and oversee logistics programs.
Strong analytical skills for evaluating supplier performance.

Responsibilities

Coordinate activities to improve supply chain efficiency.
Develop procedures for integrating supply chain management.
Analyze supplier performance to enhance procurement.

Skills

Time Management

Active Listening

Reading Comprehension

Speaking

Coordination

Monitoring

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

SAP

SQL

Job description

Supply Chain Manager

Direct or coordinate production, purchasing, warehousing, distribution, or financial forecasting services or activities to limit costs and improve accuracy, customer service, or safety. Examine existing procedures or opportunities for streamlining activities to meet product distribution needs. Direct the movement, storage, or processing of inventory.

Life As a Supply Chain Manager

Implement new or improved supply chain processes to improve efficiency or performance.
Design, implement, or oversee product take back or reverse logistics programs to ensure products are recycled, reused, or responsibly disposed.
Develop procedures for coordination of supply chain management with other functional areas, such as sales, marketing, finance, production, or quality assurance.
Analyze information about supplier performance or procurement program success.
Define performance metrics for measurement, comparison, or evaluation of supply chain factors, such as product cost or quality.
Monitor forecasts and quotas to identify changes and predict effects on supply chain activities.

Key Skills

Time Management: Managing one’s own time and the time of others.
Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Coordination: Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.
Monitoring: Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Typical Job Titles

Supply Chain Program Manager
Global Supply Chain Vice President
Supply Chain Systems Manager
Supply Chain Generalist
Supply Chain Design Manager

Job Demand

There were about 992,100 jobs for Supply Chain Manager in 2016 (in the United States). New jobs are being produced at a rate of 8% which is above the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 79,600 new jobs for Supply Chain Manager by 2026. There will be an estimated 79,200 positions for Supply Chain Manager per year.

Salary Range

Supply Chain Managers make between $52,550 and $183,430 a year. Highest salaries are found in District of Columbia, Virginia, or California.

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